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Très Bizarre: The Shake Weight Self-Pumping Free Weight

TresSugar — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:00:00 -0700

One way to distinguish your exercise machine that does the work so you don't have to from others on the market is to make your ad sexually suggestive. Like, really sexually suggestive.

How these men can hold their "Shake Weight" self-pumping weights without laughing is a testament to their acting talent. (Especially when they are in a circle, pumping away in tandem at 1:21.) The Hawaii Chair has nothing on the Shake Weight. If you can't get enough of watching people holding self-pumping weights while keeping straight faces and want to see women in the ads, read more.

Depressed? Ecotherapists Say, "Go Take a Hike!"

TresSugar — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:30:00 -0700

Although some depressed people think they should see a psychotherapist or get meds prescribed (or both), psychologists from the burgeoning field of eco-therapy have a simpler prescription: go outside and mingle with nature.

We humans, they argue, evolved to interact with nature and the outdoors, but beginning with the Industrial Revolution two centuries ago, we've largely become alienated from that world. Now that more than half of the world's population lives in cities, and those lives are increasingly taken over by computers and BlackBerrys (or iPhones), some people don't go outside at all except to travel from their homes to their offices. In fact, eco-therapists say that when their patients' begin writing in a nature journal to record how much time they spent outside, their records are pretty pathetic: most people spent less than 15 to 30 minutes walking to and from their cars!

I went on a long weekend in Yosemite recently, and although I'm not the type who loves not bathing for four days - it was wonderful not to get one email or phone call. Instead, I slept soundly from hiking so much and woke up looking at mountains, trees, and woodland creatures. We don't all need to go camping to cure the blues, though. Researchers have found that simply taking a walk outside every day could have the same effect as an antidepressant in treating moderate depression. I believe it.

Adrageous: Flirty Girl Fitness

TresSugar — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 07:00:00 -0700

Why run on a boring treadmill when you can pretend to give a random sweaty dude a chair dance - and strengthen your quads?

With the Flirty Girl Fitness exercise DVD, even stay-at-home soccer moms will find their inner-stripper. One woman claims that with FGF, she lost two feet! I'm assuming she does not mean the ones she walks on.

Dear Poll: Does Dating Impair Your Diet?

DearSugar — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 06:00:00 -0800

I know many people vowed to keep their weight in check this new year, but if you're newly in love or on the dating circuit, that task can feel like an impossibility when you factor in dinner dates, drinking, and overall indulging. On the other hand, some women actually lose weight in the beginning stages of love - feeling their best transforms into looking their best - but of course it all depends on the person and the situation. So ladies, looking back at your dating history, tell me, does having a relationship wreak havoc on your diet?

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5 Tips For Sticking With Your New Year's Resolutions

DearSugar — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -0800

Staying true to New Year's resolution is not easy, but it can be done. If you're struggling with the pledges you made, check out my five tips below for being successful in your 2009 resolutions.

Lean on your loved ones for support. If you can, ask a friend to pledge the same resolution you did and turn it into a friendly competition!
Leave yourself notes around the house, at work, and in your car to remind yourself of the commitment you made.
Don't give up if you skip a day of working out or if you cheat on your diet. Use your slip up as ammo to do better the next day.
Keeping a resolution takes a lot of dedication and hard work, so reward yourself on a weekly basis - if you can look forward to a payoff, chances are you'll be more successful in reaching your goal.
Keep pushing. It's hard to break a bad habit, but if you stay dedicated and on track of your success, it'll be easier to make your resolution more of a new way of life rather than a quick fix.

Do you have any tricks to keep your New Year's resolution? If so, tell us your secrets below!

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5 Ways to Avoid Holiday Blues

DearSugar — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 06:00:00 -0800

The holidays can be a stressful time of year, so if you're prone to feeling down and out, check out my five tips on how to avoid the holiday blues. If I've left something out, tell us what works for you - the more tips the merrier! Source

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Tip No. 3 For Getting the Romance Back After the Holiday Stress Is Behind You

DearSugar — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 06:00:00 -0800

Check out Patty's third tip on how to bring the romance back to life after the holiday stress is behind you below:

This leads to another New Year’s resolution, and that’s to have more sex! Making an effort to be intimate can be very rewarding because often times, getting physical with your partner brings about even more desire to re-connect. It’s when we stop trying that we often fall into slumps or ruts that keep us physically distant.

To learn more about Patty, click here and to visit PureRomance.com, click here. To see her tips on how to avoid a sex slump during the holidays, click here!

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Tip No. 1 For Getting the Romance Back After the Holidays

DearSugar — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 06:00:00 -0800

Last week Patty Brisben offered up some great advice on how to avoid a sex slump during the holiday season, and she's back to give us some tips on how to bring the romance back to life once the holiday stress is behind us. Check out her first suggestion below:

Get active! Exercise releases endorphins that make you feel giddy, healthier, and sexier - so go ice skating; take a ski trip, just the two of you; or hit the gym together. If you live in a warmer climate, go for a hike out in nature. Whatever you decide, the effects of being active will not only help both of you get fit, it will also make you say “I look great!” and there’s no better aphrodisiac than a little self-confidence!

To learn more about Patty, click here and to visit PureRomance.com, click here. To see her tips on how to avoid a sex slump during the holidays, click here!

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How to Make Richard Simmons Cool

GiggleSugar — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 02:00:00 -0700

You know, other than the doofy perm, bright orange skin and wait . . . is he even wearing pants? But seriously. The dude's got some moves.

Too Lazy to Exercise? Pretend Bats Are Chasing You!

GiggleSugar — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -0700

Hey, it makes more sense than the all-cabbage diet, starving yourself, or zombie aerobics!